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Professional Liability NEW your clients in 30(B)(6) depositions Hands-on Litigation Skills Workshop to defend See page 2 for details Conquer the trials, traps, and tribulations of advising the modern professional Innovative presentations on defending rare legal malpractice claims and unique law practice insurance coverage issues Cutting-edge information on the evolving ethical dilemmas facing professionals who provide advice to the marijuana industry Emerging trends and issues in claims against real estate, accounting, and design professionals November 29–30, 2018 Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel New York, NY
T he 2018 DRI Professional Liability Seminar will provide you with the tools to defend any professional successfully in our current legal climate. With presentations by the most prominent and experienced professional liability lawyers, experts, and insurance professionals in the country, this year’s seminar will again provide attendees with the most up-to-date information regarding new issues, defenses, and strategies. Through the insight, tools, and skills that you will gain at this seminar, we hope to build on DRI’s renowned foundation of success by putting you at the forefront of establishing efficient and creative ways to defend the modern professional. Zandra E. Foley Seth L. Laver Program Chair Committee Chair R. Bruce Wallace Melody J. Jolly Program Vice Chair Committee Vice Chair Mark A. Fahleson Law Institute PRESENTED BY D RI’s Professional Liability Committee THIS SEMINAR BROCHURE IS SPONSORED BY Register online now at dri.org or complete the form in the back.
Professional Liability Seminar | November 29–30, 2018 What You Will Learn How to avoid ethical violations when advising the marijuana industry How to defend the not-so-typical malpractice cases How to defend the professional at trial How to avoid frequent ethics traps for lawyers New issues and trends in errors and omissions insurance coverage Members Get More Access to at dri.org: Committee newsletters, seminar course materials, and other publications. Access to the DRI Professional Liability Committee Community: Share articles, post blogs, and connect with others on the latest trends in your area of practice. Access to dri circles, where lawyer-to-lawyer connections happen. Search dri circles in your app store: Device Charging Station SPONSORED BY Lipson Neilson Cole Seltzer & Garin PC Use dri Dividends ™ Points to reduce your registration fee: Recruit a member Attend a seminar Participate on a committee …and more! Visit dri.org, go to My DRI and click on DRI Dividends to see your balance. Get engaged, get recognized, and get rewarded. 1
PROGRAM SCHEDULE Professional Liability Seminar | November 29–30, 2018 L ITI G ATI O N S K I L L S WO R K S H O P 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Strategies for a Winning 30(B)(6) Deposition Successful trial attorneys know that a properly deposition topics and to prepare and defend the prepared and defended 30(b)(6) deposition can stop witness at deposition. plaintiffs’ counsel in their tracks. This workshop will Take advantage of this valuable opportunity to teach the techniques necessary to master this crucial practice techniques with highly skilled trial attorneys. aspect of litigation. The DRI Litigation Skills Committee One-on-one and small group exercises will assure that (formerly “Trial Tactics”) is excited to present DRI’s you are prepared to defend your client in the earliest first Litigation Skills Workshop in conjunction with stages of litigation. Act now to make a significant this seminar, providing attendees of this interactive investment in your career. Space is limited and spots program with the tools necessary to shape the will go fast! See registration form for pricing. PROGRAM SCHEDULE Click on any speaker name to view bio. W E D N E S DAY, N OV E M B E R 2 8 Marissa Olsen, Sompo International Insurance, Florham Park, NJ 6:00 p.m. Registration Karen Painter Randall, Connell Foley, 6:00 p.m. Networking Reception Roseland, NJ SPONSORED BY Cobb Martinez Woodward PLLC 9:05 a.m. Hot-Shot Lawyers: Overpromising Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP and Under-Delivering T H U R S DAY, N OV E M B E R 2 9 We’ve all heard of the “hot-shot lawyer” who overstates experience and overpromises 7:00 a.m. Registration results. This session will discuss liability aris- 7:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast ing from lawyer advertising, competency, and SPONSORED BY Marshall Dennehey Warner terminating the representation, and how to Coleman & Goggin PC defend these claims. Joseph P. Garin, Lipson Neilson PC, 8:00 a.m. Welcome and Introduction Las Vegas, NV Mark A. Fahleson, Rembolt Ludtke LLP, Lincoln, NE Kimberly K. Noble, Argo Pro, Chicago, IL Zandra E. Foley, Thompson Coe, Houston, TX David L. Wikstrom, Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins PC, Springfield, NJ 8:15 a.m. Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: Wire Transfer Fraud and Professionals 10:00 a.m. Refreshment Break SPONSORED BY Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP Wire fraud increasingly affects attorneys and other professionals. This session will explore 10:15 a.m. Forgot Something? Accidental Waivers the most common examples of wire fraud and of Privilege or Confidentiality steps that professionals can take to better pro- From “shoulder surfing” and eavesdrop- tect themselves. ping to misdirected email and snail mail, law- Aisling Jumper, YorkPro Inc., New York, NY yers constantly face disclosure hazards. Learn Keith L. Novak, Kroll Associates, New York, NY how lawyers inadvertently waive confidenti- 2
Professional Liability Seminar | November 29–30, 2018 3:15 p.m. Refreshment Break PROGRAM SCHEDULE ality and privilege and the avenues to correct such waivers. 3:35 p.m. Who Is My Neighbor? Litigation Involving Bolanle Akinrimisi, Allied World Planned Unit Developments Insurance, Atlanta, GA Shareholder derivative actions against directors Amber E. Storr, Hurwitz & Fine PC, Buffalo, NY and officers of community associations are on 11:15 a.m. When Iron Rod Found Conflicts with Iron the rise. Examine the insurance coverage avail- Rod Set: Liability of Land Surveyors able to mitigate risk for associations and ways to avoid claims through appropriate profes- Claims against land surveyors are on the rise, sional planning and training. which means increased liability for the real estate professionals, including lawyers, who John M. Sier, Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti rely on them. This session addresses the recent Sherbrook LLC, Detroit, MI increase in land surveyor lawsuits, as well as Holly M. Spurlock, CNA Insurance common claims and defenses. Company, Chicago, IL Nicholle R. Harrison, Allied World 4:30 p.m. HAL Strikes Back: Duties of Lawyers Assurance Co, Farmington, CT Related to Technology Melody J. Jolly, Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP, With the proliferation of technology, the prac- Wilmington, NC tice of law is changing. Discover the technolog- 12:05 p.m. Lunch (on your own) ical advances that are improving the profession and demanding attorneys to pay attention 1:30 p.m. Professionals Can Get Smoked (ethically). Advising the Marijuana Industry Francesca Giannoni-Crystal, Crystal & With the changing landscape of marijuana use Giannoni-Crystal LLC, Washington, DC and regulation, professionals are in a world of Courtney C. Kasper, QBE North America, conflicting laws. This panel will identify the ethi- Plano, TX cal dilemmas faced by professionals in this unique and growing industry and how to avoid them. 5:30 p.m. Adjourn Kiera O’Connell Goral, QBE North 5:35 p.m. Professional Liability Committee Meeting America, Plano, TX (open to all) Peter R. Jarvis, Holland & Knight, Portland, OR 6:00 p.m. Networking Reception Eric L. Levine, Validus Underwriters Inc., SPONSORED BY Thompson Coe New York, NY Traub Lieberman Straus & 2:25 p.m. When Adding the Numbers May Equal Shrewsberry LLP Liability: Accountant Liability Issues 7:30 p.m. Dine-Arounds | Join colleagues and friends Clients engage accountants for many functions, at selected restaurants for dinner (on your all with distinct duties, obligations, and expo- own). More details on-site. sure. This presentation will take a fresh look at how accountants in various capacities could F R I DAY, N OV E M B E R 3 0 be liable for malpractice arising from fiduciary, expert, intermediary, and other engagements. 7:00 a.m. Registration Lisa Fontana Brennan, Markel, Chicago, IL 7:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast SPONSORED BY Gaglione Dolan & Kaplan Wilhelm Dingler, Bullivant Houser Bailey, Seattle, WA W. Wesley Marston, CPA Mutual, Gainesville, FL Elizabeth P. Mulligan, Protect Denotes the DRI CLIENT CONNECTION: In-house and Professional Claims, Tampa, FL claims professional speakers 3
Professional Liability Seminar | November 29–30, 2018 8:00 a.m. Announcements 11:05 a.m. Insurance Agent and Broker Liability PROGRAM SCHEDULE Seth L. Laver, Goldberg Segalla LLP, What happens when the agent procuring insur- Philadelphia, PA ance coverage gets sued? This presentation R. Bruce Wallace, Nexsen Pruet, Charleston, SC will dissect defenses to these claims, includ- ing whether failure to read the policy is a 8:05 a.m. Keeping Up with the Design valid defense. Professionals: 2018 Case Law Update Lisa Doherty, Business Risk Partners, What in the creation is going on? This ses- Windsor, CT sion will review developing theories of design professional liability and provide an update Jonathan R. Harwood, Traub Lieberman Straus on the most important 2018 design profes- & Shrewsberry LLP, Hawthorne, NY sional decisions. LaToyia Watkins Pierce, XL Catlin, Gawain Charlton-Perrin, The Hanover Dallas, TX Insurance Group, Itasca, IL 11:55 a.m. Defending the Not-So-Typical Eric S. Cohen, Goldberg Segalla LLP, Legal Malpractice Claim New York, NY This session will explore the defense of legal malpractice claims against specialized attor- 9:00 a.m. Watch Your Step! Ethical Pitfalls for Lawyers neys and how the causation and damage These folks have seen it all! Understand how to standards can differ from a typical legal mal- avoid the common ethics traps for attorneys, practice claim. including plagiarism and confidentiality, nego- tiating ethically, investigating and terminating Patrick S. (Sean) Ginty, CNA Insurance clients, attorneys as witnesses, and other fasci- Company, Chicago, IL nating conundrums. George M. Vinci, Jr., Spector Gadon & Rosen PC, Jessica Anderson, RSUI Group Inc., Philadelphia, PA Atlanta, GA 12:45 p.m. Defending the Professional at Trial David L. Brandon, Clark Hill PLC, Los Angeles, CA Defending professionals at trial can be particu- Jonathan P. Zayle, Athens Program larly challenging. Learn creative tips to maneu- Service Inc., Concord, CA ver through all aspects of trial successfully, from voir dire, opening statements, and pre- 10:00 a.m. Refreshment Break sentation of your client, to closing arguments. 10:15 a.m. You Got Issues: Lawyers E&O China Ladner, Nationwide E&S/Specialty, Insurance Coverage Scottsdale, AZ Lawyers as insureds often face challenges in ob- Newton C. Marshall, Karbal Cohen Economou taining defense and indemnification under their Silk & Dunne LLC, Chicago, IL professional liability coverage. Learn how today’s Dennis J. Quinn, Carr Maloney PC, carriers are managing and winning legal mal- Washington, DC practice claims handling unique coverage issues. R. Damian Brew, Marsh USA Inc., 1:35 p.m. Adjourn New York, NY Dennis L. Galvin, Argo Pro, Boston, MA Denotes the DRI CLIENT CONNECTION: In-house and claims professional speakers Frances M. O’Meara, Thompson Coe, Los Angeles, CA “Itprofessional was an excellent place to learn new topics in liability matters and to meet my nationwide defense panel. 4 ”
Professional Liability Seminar | November 29–30, 2018 G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N In-House Counsel or before November 5, 2018. Cancellations received after Novem- In-house counsel are eligible for free registration to ber 5 and on or before November 12, 2018, will receive a refund, less DRI seminars. In-house counsel are defined as licensed a $100 processing fee. Cancellations made after November 12 will not receive a refund, but a $100 certificate good for any DRI semi- attorneys who are employed exclusively by a corpo- nar within the next 12 months will be issued. All cancellations and ration or other private sector organization for the pur- requests for refunds must be made in writing. Fax (312.795.0747) pose of providing legal representation and counsel only or email (seminars@dri.org) to DRI’s Accounting Department. Pro- to that corporation, its affiliates, or its subsidiaries. To cessing of refunds will occur within four weeks after the date of the qualify for free registration, in-house counsel must be a seminar. All refunds will be processed in the same method that the DRI member and a member of the DRI Corporate Coun- payment was received. Substitutions may be made at any time with- sel Committee or be sponsored by a DRI member who is out charge and must be submitted in writing. both registered and has paid for the seminar. Nonmem- Discounts ber in-house counsel may utilize this offer only once. Group Discount The first and second registrations from the same This offer excludes the DRI Annual Meeting and the DRI firm or company are subject to the fees outlined previously. The regis- Business Management Principles for Lawyers Seminar. tration fee for additional registrants from the same firm or company is $775, regardless of membership status if received on or before Octo- ber 29, 2018. After October 29, the group rate is $875. All registrations Claims Executives must be received at the same time to receive the discount. Claims professionals are eligible for free registration to Travel Discounts DRI offers discounted meeting fares on various DRI seminars. Claims professionals are defined as any major air carriers for DRI Professional Liability Seminar attendees. individuals employed by a corporation or insurance To receive these discounts, please contact Direct Travel, DRI’s official company, who spend a substantial portion of their pro- travel provider, at 800.840.0908. As always, to obtain the lowest avail- fessional time hiring or supervising outside counsel in able fares, early booking is recommended. the representation of businesses, insurance compa- nies or their insureds, associations, or governmental DRI Financial Aid Policy Individuals who demonstrate need may receive limited financial aid to entities in civil litigation. To qualify for free registration, attend DRI CLE programs under the following terms and conditions: the claims professional must be a DRI member under a Applicants must execute and deliver the approved DRI corporate membership or be sponsored by a DRI mem- application for financial aid to the DRI Education Department, 55 ber who is both registered and has paid for the semi- W. Monroe, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60603 at least sixty (60) days in advance of the first day of the seminar. nar. Nonmember claims professionals may utilize this Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the United States, offer once per calendar year. This offer excludes the Canada or other foreign jurisdiction. Proof of admission to the DRI Annual Meeting. bar, including applicant’s bar or Supreme Court number, must accompany the request. Applicants must show proof of identity and citizenship. CLE/Claims Adjusters Accreditation This seminar has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar The taping or recording of DRI seminars is prohibited without the G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N of California for up to 12.5 hours, including 1 hour of ethics credit. written permission of DRI. Accreditation has been requested from every state with mandatory Speakers and times may be subject to last-minute changes. continuing legal education (CLE) requirements. Certificates of atten- A small portion of your room rate offsets the costs of the seminar. DRI policy provides there will be no group functions sponsored by dance will be provided to each attendee. Attendees are responsi- others in connection with its seminars. ble for obtaining CLE credits from their respective states. Application has been made for continuing education for claims adjusters. Credit Hotel Accommodations availability and requirements vary from state to state; please check A limited number of discounted hotel rooms have been made avail- the DRI website at dri.org for the latest information for your state. able at Sheraton New York Times Square, 811 7th Avenue, 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019 (click here to view hotel photos). Registration Policy Save $100 when you register by October 29, 2018. (See the regis- Take advantage of the group rate of $399 Single/Double in one of tration form for pricing.) The registration fee includes course materi- two ways: als, continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, networking receptions, 1) Reserve online: Click here or visit dri.org and go to the DRI and access to the DRI App. If you wish to have your name appear on Professional Liability Seminar page and click on the “Book the registration list distributed at the conference and receive the course hotel” button. materials in advance, DRI must receive your registration by November 2) Or contact the hotel directly at 212.581.1000 and mention the 5, 2018 (please allow 10 days for processing). Registrations received af- DRI Professional Liability Seminar. ter November 5, 2018 will be processed on-site. The hotel block is limited and rooms and rates are available on a first- come, first-served basis. You must make reservations by October 29, Refund Policy 2018, to be eligible for the group rate. Requests for reservations made The registration fee is fully refundable for cancellations received on after October 29 are subject to room and rate availability. 5
Professional Liability Seminar | November 29–30, 2018 FA C U LT Y Click on any name to view bio. Bolanle Akinrimisi, Allied World Insurance, Atlanta, GA China Ladner, Nationwide E&S/Specialty, Scottsdale, AZ Jessica Anderson, RSUI Group Inc., Atlanta, GA Seth L. Laver, Goldberg Segalla LLP, Philadelphia, PA David L. Brandon, Clark Hill PLC, Los Angeles, CA Eric L. Levine, Validus Underwriters Inc., New York, NY Lisa Fontana Brennan, Markel, Chicago, IL Newton C. Marshall, Karbal Cohen Economou Silk & Dunne LLC, Chicago, IL R. Damian Brew, Marsh USA Inc., New York, NY W. Wesley Marston, CPA Mutual, Gainesville, FL Gawain Charlton-Perrin, The Hanover Insurance Group, Elizabeth P. Mulligan, Protect Professional Claims, Itasca, IL Tampa, FL Eric S. Cohen, Goldberg Segalla LLP, New York, NY Kimberly K. Noble, Argo Pro, Chicago, IL Wilhelm Dingler, Bullivant Houser Bailey, Seattle, WA Keith L. Novak, Kroll Associates, New York, NY Lisa Doherty, Business Risk Partners, Windsor, CT Marissa Olsen, Sompo International Insurance, Mark A. Fahleson, Rembolt Ludtke LLP, Lincoln, NE Florham Park, NJ Zandra E. Foley, Thompson Coe, Houston, TX Frances M. O’Meara, Thompson Coe, Los Angeles, CA Dennis L. Galvin, Argo Pro, Boston, MA LaToyia Watkins Pierce, XL Catlin, Dallas, TX Joseph P. Garin, Lipson Neilson PC, Las Vegas, NV Dennis J. Quinn, Carr Maloney PC, Washington, DC F A C U LT Y Francesca Giannoni-Crystal, Crystal & Giannoni-Crystal LLC, Washington, DC Karen Painter Randall, Connell Foley, Roseland, NJ John M. Sier, Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti Sherbrook LLC, Patrick S. (Sean) Ginty, CNA Insurance Company, Detroit, MI Chicago, IL Holly M. Spurlock, CNA Insurance Company, Chicago, IL Kiera O’Connell Goral, QBE North America, Plano, TX Amber E. Storr, Hurwitz & Fine PC, Buffalo, NY Nicholle R. Harrison, Allied World Assurance Co, George M. Vinci, Jr., Spector Gadon & Rosen PC, Farmington, CT Philadelphia, PA Jonathan R. Harwood, Traub Lieberman Straus R. Bruce Wallace, Nexsen Pruet, Charleston, SC & Shrewsberry LLP, Hawthorne, NY David L. Wikstrom, Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Peter R. Jarvis, Holland & Knight, Portland, OR Wikstrom & Sinins PC, Springfield, NJ Melody J. Jolly, Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP, Jonathan P. Zayle, Athens Program Service Inc., Wilmington, NC Concord, CA Aisling Jumper, YorkPro Inc., New York, NY View faculty bios on the Professional Liability Seminar Courtney C. Kasper, QBE North America, Plano, TX webpage; click on “View speakers” button. Denotes the DRI CLIENT CONNECTION: In-house and claims professional speakers “This seminar is practice specific and very relevant to me and my job function. ” 6
Professional Liability Seminar | November 29–30, 2018 CLE for Your Practice September 5–7 November 8–9 Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Asbestos Medicine Loews Chicago, Chicago IL Hilton Austin, Austin, TX September 13–14 November 29–30 View all Continuing Fire Science Litigation Insurance Coverage and Legal Grand Hyatt Washington, Practice Symposium Education Washington, DC Sheraton New York, New York, NY offerings September 13–14 November 29–30 Nursing Home/ALF Litigation Professional Liability Sheraton New Orleans, Sheraton New York, New York, NY New Orleans, LA Diversity and Inclusion in DRI: A Statement of Principle DRI is the largest international membership organization of attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation. Diversity is a core value at DRI. Indeed, diversity, which includes sexual orientation, is f undamental to the success of the organization, and we seek out and embrace the innumerable benefits and contributions that the perspectives, backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences a diverse membership provides. Inclusiveness is the chief means to increase the diversity of DRI’s membership and leadership positions. DRI’s members and potential leaders are often also members and leaders of other defense organizations. Accordingly, DRI encourages all national, state, and local defense organizations to promote diversity and inclusion in their membership and leadership. Harassment and Discrimination DRI is committed to the policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin and disability in all of its programs and activities, as well as maintaining an environment in our programs and activities which is free from all forms of harassment or discrimination of any kind. Pursuant to this policy, if any person who attends our programs or activities experiences unlawful discrimination or harassment, this should be reported to the Executive Director so that appropriate action may be taken. DRI networking. At your fingertips! NEW! Member exclusive Lawyer- Refer and track referrals to fellow members to-lawyer Schedule meetings Send messages connections Join dri social circles of interest happen within Create professional circles to facilitate business development dri circles. Video conference call functionality Search dri circles in your app store Stay updated on DRI’s events—follow us on social media: 7
Professional Liability Seminar | November 29–30, 2018 SEMINAR SPONSORS DRI wishes to thank our sponsors for their support at this year’s seminar! GOLD SPONSORS SEMINAR SPONSORS S I LV E R S P O N S O R S BRONZE SPONSORS 8
Professional Liability Seminar Register online November 29–30, 2018 Download form Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel | New York, NY to fax or mail FORMAL NAME TITLE NAME (as you would like it to appear on badge) COMPANY/FIRM/LAW SCHOOL ADDRESS CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP/POST CODE TELEPHONE FAX EMAIL Please list any special needs Are you a first-time attendee at this DRI seminar? Yes No How many attorneys What is your primary are in your firm? area of practice? R E G I S T R AT I O N F E E Registration fee includes seminar attendance, networking receptions, course materials, and access to the DRI App. DRI will email a link to download the course materials to all registrants two weeks in advance of the seminar. Only members of DRI will have access to the PowerPoint presentations after the seminar. On or before After For inclusion on the preregistration Oct. 29, 2018 Oct. 29, 2018 list and to receive course materials in Member $875 $975 advance, register by November 5, 2018. Nonmember $1,195 $1,295 Government Member $575 Law Student Member FREE Litigation Skills Workshop In-House Counsel Member* FREE Workshop Discounted Fee** $225 Claims Executive Member* FREE Workshop ONLY $425 Group Discount* $775 $875 ** Must be registered for the Professional * As defined on page 5 Liability Seminar PAY M E N T M E T H O D 3400-0255-21 My check for (USD) is enclosed. Professional Liab. Please charge my VISA MasterCard American Express. 2018-0255B Card # Exp. Date CVC Signature Please remit payment by MAIL to: Please remit payment by COURIER to: DRI JP Morgan, Attn: DRI LBX 72225 72225 Eagle Way, Chicago, IL 60678-7252 131 S. Dearborn, 6th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603 PHONE: 312.795.1101 | FAX: 312.795.0749 | EMAIL: seminars@dri.org | WEB: dri.org
55 West Monroe Street PRSRT STD Suite 2000 U.S. POSTAGE Chicago, IL 60603 USA PAID DRI Professional Liability Seminar November 29–30, 2018 Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel New York, NY NEW Hands-on Litigation Skills Workshop to defend your clients in 30(B)(6) Depositions See page 2 for details.
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